Intent to Award Sole Source - HAP Server Maintenance
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Air Force intends to issue a Firm-Fixed-Price sole source order to DDN Federal, LLC. for HAP Server Maintenance. This Special Notice is for the maintenance and firmware updates of a specialized High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster, the HAP system, at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. While not a request for competitive quotations, responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration. Responses are due by March 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Opportunity Details
The government's intent to award sole source is justified by the proprietary nature of the HAP system, which utilizes DataDirect Networks (DDN) firmware and architecture. Only DDN Federal, LLC possesses the necessary proprietary knowledge, source code, and diagnostic tools to perform critical updates without risking system instability, voiding warranties, or stalling critical research activities. Future acquisitions for this requirement will aim for open competition once proprietary restrictions are no longer a factor.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers HAP Server Maintenance, specifically for the Aerospace Vehicles Computational Facilities Support, including maintenance and firmware updates for the HAP system HPC cluster.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Intended Awardee: DDN Federal, LLC.
- Period of Performance: April 9, 2026, to April 8, 2027
- PSC: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- NAICS: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a $34M size standard
Submission Requirements
Interested parties may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. The government will consider these responses to determine if a full and open competitive procurement or a small business set-aside competitive procurement is feasible. Submissions must include:
- Points of contact, addresses, email, and phone numbers.
- Identification as a large U.S. business, small U.S. business, or foreign business, based on NAICS 541519.
- Any applicable socioeconomic status (e.g., WOSB, 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone).
- Company CAGE Code or DUNS Number.
- An explanation of how the product meets the specified characteristics (referencing the proprietary nature of the HAP system).
Submissions must be UNCLASSIFIED, limited to 10 pages, and in a Microsoft Word compatible format.
Key Dates
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 13, 2026
Contact Information
All responses and questions should be directed via email to Anne Mitchell at anne.mitchell.1@us.af.mil.